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Kelman DGA 900

Next generation on-line multi-gas DGA Proven Technology
Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) and moisture measurement of insulating fluids are recognized as the • 4th generation of GE’s PAS technology delivering
most important tests for condition assessment of transformers. In previous years, multi-gas DGA was improved accuracy with lower detection limits
traditionally confined to a laboratory environment, with infrequent off-line manual sampling forming • From the only vendor with 15 years PAS
part of time-based maintenance strategies. However, as the global average age of transformers experience and installed base of >13,000 units
continued to rise, the possibility of rapid ageing, unplanned outages and even catastrophic failure • No carrier or calibration gas consumables
between off-line tests also increased, leading many asset owners to adopt on-line DGA monitoring
• Laboratory challenging field measurement of
strategies to increase network reliability.
nine gases plus moisture
In the early 2000’s, GE’s Kelman™ range of analysers brought consumable-free on-line multi-gas DGA
• Complete DGA analysis up to once per hour and
to the market and GE is now proud to introduce the Kelman DGA 900, our next generation multi-gas
new “Rapid Mode” for critical gases in ~30 min
on-line DGA and moisture analyser. At its heart lies an evolved implementation of GE’s proven Photo-
Acoustic Spectroscopy (PAS) measurement technology, providing laboratory challenging levels of
precision and repeatability with no consumables and no need for frequent re-calibration. Benefiting Reliable and Available
from over 40 years of global DGA vendor experience, the Kelman DGA 900 encapsulates learnings
• First Kelman device designed by GE leveraging
and improvements derived from its predecessors to bring improved performance, innovative new
our quality and continuous improvement ethos
features, enhanced user experience and increased robustness.
• Enhanced reliability and easier field servicing
• 5-year warranty as standard †
Key Benefits
• Factory calibration benchmarked against
• Provides remote alert and multi-gas diagnostic of deteriorating transformer condition
industry standard laboratory assessment
• Expedites operational decisions without needing to go to site for manual oil sampling
• Issues can be detected in their infancy, avoiding unexpected failures and facilitating planned
outages Intuitive and Flexible
• Anchors condition based maintenance and asset replacement strategies on hard data • Integrated 7” colour LCD screen for simplified
local user interaction and visualisation of data
• No need for consumables or frequent recalibration to operate at optimum performance
• Lightweight innovative two-enclosure design
• New “Rapid Mode” provides near real time insight on fast developing faults
enables adjacent or separated installation
• Enhanced computing power and scalable I/Os for a flexible transformer monitoring solution
• Can connect to AC or sub-station DC power
• Compatible with mineral insulating oils and newer ester based fluids (natural and synthetic)

Applications Scalable and Connected

• Expandable analogue/digital I/Os
The Kelman DGA 900 is an invaluable foundational tool for implementing Asset Performance
Management (APM) across electrical generation, transmission and industry, enabling a condition • Future proof computing platform ready for
based asset replacement strategy and delivering improvements in system reliability and availability. feature enhancements

A DS-Agile™ and PREDIX™ Grid APM ready device, the DGA 900’s wide range of communication • Designed for cyber security, with a range of
methods and protocols enables connection to those platforms and integration with GE’s Perception™ comms options and protocols
transformer fleet management software as well as other software, historian and SCADA systems.
Technical Specifications
MEASUREMENTS
Technology Frequency
Automated headspace gas extraction Configurable from once per hour to once every 4 weeks
Photo-acoustic spectroscopy (PAS) gas measurement Faster sampling automatically triggered upon alert level
reached
Thin film capacitive moisture sensor
"Rapid Mode" provides a rapid indication of the evolution
Immersed Fiber Optic Oxygen sensor of the gasses indicated below in ~30 minutes
Range
LDL UDL Accuracy* Repeatability Available in Rapid Mode
Hydrogen (H₂) 5- 5,000 ppm ± LDL or ±5% < 3% •
Carb. Monox. (CO) 1- 50,000 ppm ± LDL or ±3% < 2% • DGA 900 being tested in the factory
Methane (CH₄) 2- 50,000 ppm ± LDL or ±3% < 2%
Acetylene (C₂H₂) 0.5 - 50,000 ppm ± LDL or ±3% < 2% •
Ethylene (C₂H₄) 1- 50,000 ppm ± LDL or ±3% < 2%
Carb. Diox. (CO₂) 20 - 50,000 ppm ± LDL or ±3% < 3% •
Ethane (C₂H₆) 1- 50,000 ppm ± LDL or ±3% < 2%
Oxygen (O₂) 100 - 50,000 ppm ± LDL or ±5% < 2% •
Nitrogen (N₂) ** 10,000 - 100,000 ppm ± LDL or ±15%
Moisture (H₂O) 0- 100% RS (in ppm) ± 3% RH < 3% •
*whichever is greater. Accuracy quoted is the accuracy of the detectors during calibration. Gas-in-oil
measurement may be affected by oil type and condition. Repeatability as measured from final production
test data. DGA 900 gas levels displayed on the local LCD
screen
** N₂ value is calculated and available on free-breathing transformers only.

FEATURES Alarms Enclosure

Display Alarm setting screens/scenarios, based on gas level, gas rate IP56 certified
4x sunlight visible LED arrays of change and moisture level, assignable to relays
Powder coated aluminium (RAL9002)
Backlit 7” inch color resistive touch LCD screen (800 x 480) 6x standard and up to 18x dry contact relays (type C, SPDT),
NO/NC, 10A at 250Vac resistive load, 10A at 30Vdc resistive Unpainted 316 Stainless Steel option
Integrated embedded secure webserver (https) load Power Requirements
Analogue Inputs Separate Service Alarm with own relay AC Nominal 100-240 Vac, Range 85-264
Up to 15x optional analogue inputs for load CTs, PT100 inputs Vac, 4A
ENVIRONMENT
or 4–20mA sensors DC Nominal 100-250 Vdc, Range 90-300 Vdc
Conditions
Digital Output Mechanical
Operating -40°C to +55°C (-40°F to +131°F)
USB port (type B connector) for local connection to laptop ambient Analysis Unit Hub Unit
computer for configuring the system temperature Dimensions 600 x 484 x 330 mm 600 x 380 x 330 mm
Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) Operating 0-95% RH, non-condensing 23.6 x 19.1 x 13.0 in 23.6 x 15.0 x 13.0 in
ambient Weight 33.4Kg 18.5Kg
Serial output (RS-485) humidity 73.6 lb 40.8 lb
1Gb Ethernet (RJ45) standard with fiber-optic options Oil -20°C to +120°C (-4°F to +248°F) OPTIONS
temperature at
GSM/GPRS or CDMA/LTE modem options valve*** Mounting stand
Oil pressure at 0-700KPa (0-100psi) Sun canopy
Digital Protocols
valve Umbilical cable between units
Modbus® as standard
***Based on testing carried out using VOLTESSO™ 35 mineral Analogue output of gas values
DNP3 or IEC 61850 (Ed 1 or 2) options oil, over a ¼” pipe run of 10 metres or less from oil supply or
return valve to monitor connection point and on transformer
oil supply valve volumes of 200ml or less. For oil temperatures
colder than -20ºC GE recommends the use of heat trace cabling
on piping † Terms and conditions apply

Kelman DGA900 E0 P0 M0 U0 S0 C0 CO X0 X0 X0 X0 X0 Base Unit 9 Gas DGA, Powder coated enclosure, 2m umbilical, Modbus TCP over Ethernet, Load CT, install kit, and Perception desktop.
Protocol Options P1 COMM90022 DNP3 over RS485
P2 COMM90012 DNP3 over Ethernet
P3 COMM90013 IEC 61850 Edition 1 over Ethernet
P4 COMM90014 IEC 61850 Edition 2 over Ethernet
Mounting Stand M1 24-0822-01 Mounting Stand
Umbilical Cable U1 CABL01054 5 Meter
U2 CABL01055 10 Meter
Sun Canopy S1 24-0973-01 Sun Canopy
Communication Options C1 COMM90016 Ethernet Converter - RJ45 to 10/100Mbps Multimode Fibre ST Connector
C2 COMM90017 Ethernet Converter - RJ45 to 10/100Mbps Multimode Fibre SC Connector
C3 COMM90018 Ethernet Converter - RJ45 to 10/100Mbps Multimode Fibre LC Connector
C4 COMM90019 Ethernet switch, 2 x 100BaseF - ST Multimode Fiber (2 Km max) + 4 x RJ45 10/100Mbps copper
C5 COMM90020 Ethernet switch, 2 x 100BaseF - SC Multimode Fiber (2 Km max) + 4 x RJ45 10/100Mbps copper
C6 COMM90021 Ethernet switch, 2 x 100BaseF - SC Singlemode Fiber (20 km max) + 4 x RJ45 10/100Mbps copper
C7 COMM90005 GSM / GPRS Modem
C10 COMM90015 Wireless Cell Modem for USA - internal
Analogue I/O Card (5 slots available) X1 X1 X1 X1 X1 13-0263-01 Analogue Input Card, 4-20mA
X2 X2 X2 X2 X2 13-0256-02 Analogue Input Card, for PT100 Temp Sensor (4 wire)
X3 X3 X3 X3 X3 13-0256-02-OPT1 Analogue Input Card, for PT100 Temp Sensor (3 wire)
Additional modules and configurations available. Please contact your sales representative or visit our online store

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